Capillary array-based sample screening
First Claim
1. A method of recovering a sample from one of a plurality of capillaries in a capillary array, comprising:
- determining a coordinate position of a recovery tool;
detecting a coordinate location of a capillary containing the sample;
correlating, via relative movement between the recovery tool and the capillary containing the sample, the coordinate position of the recovery tool with the coordinate location of the capillary; and
providing contact between the capillary and the recovery tool.
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Abstract
A sample screening platform, system and method for screening and recovery of detectable samples. The platform includes a capillary array including a plurality of capillaries. Each capillary includes at least one wall defining a lumen for retaining the detectable sample. The detectable sample is introduced to and retained in the lumen by capillary forces. In a method of incubating the sample, a second liquid is introduced into the capillary containing the sample. A detection and recovery system includes an optical system for detecting the sample, and a recovery mechanism adapted to contact a capillary containing the sample. The recovery mechanism is further adapted to recover the sample from the capillary, and expel the recovered sample for analysis.
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8 Claims
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1. A method of recovering a sample from one of a plurality of capillaries in a capillary array, comprising:
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determining a coordinate position of a recovery tool;
detecting a coordinate location of a capillary containing the sample;
correlating, via relative movement between the recovery tool and the capillary containing the sample, the coordinate position of the recovery tool with the coordinate location of the capillary; and
providing contact between the capillary and the recovery tool. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A recovery apparatus for a sample screening system, wherein the system includes a plurality of capillaries formed into an array, the apparatus comprising:
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a recovery tool adapted to contact at least one capillary of the capillary array and recover a sample therefrom;
an ejector, connected with the recovery tool, for ejecting the recovered sample from the recovery tool. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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